OtorhinolaryngologyTonsillectomy
Procedure preparations
- In tonsillectomy, the tonsils are removed completely and sometimes partially, and that’s in specific cases, such as recurrent tonsillitis, treating respiratory conditions like sleep apnea, enlarged tonsils that lead to other problems, or other issues.
- Tonsillectomy is mostly done in children and sometimes in adults.
- Tonsillectomy is done under general anesthesia, and the tonsils are removed with a special scalpel or with a special tool that uses heat or sound waves.
- Tonsillectomy usually takes 20730 minutes, sometimes more, and the patient returns home on the same day.
Procedure preparations
- Examining the patient’s health in general.
- The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), if any existed, before the procedure.
- The patient mustn’t have anything for 8 hours before the procedure.
Procedure complications
- Anesthesia complications.
- Heavy bleeding.
- Infections.
- Swelling in the tongue and the mouth roof.
Procedure instructions
- These side effects might occur after the procedure for a few days: mild pain in the removing site, pain in the jaw, neck, and ears, mild swollen and inflamed throat, mild fever, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, hoarseness, and sometimes mild bleeding.
- You must have a lot of fluids and soft foods until fully recovered.
- You must stick to the medications prescribed by your doctor.
- You must contact your doctor immediately in case a weird problem or symptom emerges.
- Full recovery usually takes about two weeks.
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-RawdaFrequently asked questions about Tonsillectomy
What is Tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy in Syria: " In tonsillectomy, the tonsils are removed completely and sometimes partially, and that’s in specific cases, such as recurrent tonsillitis, treating respiratory conditions like sleep apnea , enlarged tonsils that lead to other problems, or other issues. Tonsillectomy is mostly done in children and sometimes in adults. Tonsillectomy is done under general anesthesia, and the tonsils are removed with a special scalpel...
How do I prepare for Tonsillectomy?
" Examining the patient’s health in general. The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), if any existed, before the procedure. The patient mustn’t have anything for 8 hours before the procedure. "
What are the aftercare instructions for Tonsillectomy?
" These side effects might occur after the procedure for a few days: mild pain in the removing site, pain in the jaw, neck, and ears, mild swollen and inflamed throat, mild fever, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, hoarseness, and sometimes mild bleeding. You must have a lot of fluids and soft foods until fully recovered. You must stick to the medications prescribed by your doctor. You...
Which specialty is Tonsillectomy related to?
Tonsillectomy is related to: Otorhinolaryngology.
Where can I get Tonsillectomy in Syria?
You can get Tonsillectomy at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in Otorhinolaryngology, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here
What are the possible complications of Tonsillectomy?
" Anesthesia complications. Heavy bleeding. Infections. Swelling in the tongue and the mouth roof. "
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